Not to worry, we've got 2709 and 2229. Let's get to adding them!

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 9 & 9 in column 1 and get 18.
We'll write down the last digit 8 and carry the 1 to the next column.

Step 2: We'll start by adding the digits 0 & 2 in column 2 and get 3.

Step 3: We'll start by adding the digits 7 & 2 in column 3 and get 9.

Step 4: We'll start by adding the digits 2 & 2 in column 4 and get 4.

So, 2709 + 2229 = 4938.

